Principal Engineer, Analog Mixed-Signal IC Layout at Astera Labs

<div class="content-intro"><p><span data-teams="true">Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at <a id="menurhut" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="http://www.asteralabs.com/" target="_blank">www.asteralabs.com</a>.</span></p></div><div> <p><strong><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Job Overview:</span></strong></p> </div> <div> <p>As an Analog Mixed-Signal IC Layout Lead Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing advanced node Bi-CMOS / CMOS products. You will be responsible for managing chip top-level layout and integration along with block level layout design and ensuring successful tapeout. You will work to build state-of-the art high speed circuits minimizing layout parasitics, while applying techniques to reduce skew and crosstalk. Meeting EM/IR compliance requirements is essential. You will ensure strict adherence to DRC, LVS, ANT, and density rules. Additionally, awareness of ESD and latch-up design practices is expected to ensure robust and reliable layout implementations. You will apply a solid foundation in device physics, along with demonstrating a strong three-dimensional understanding of device layout.</p> </div> <div> <p>You will collaborate with a dynamic, cross-functional team of analog designers and layout engineers across multiple time zones. We are looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative environment.</p> </div> <div> <p><strong>Basic Qualifications:</strong></p> </div> <ul type="disc"> <li>Bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma in Electrical Engineering (EE)</li> </ul> <div> <p><strong>Required Experience:</strong></p> </div> <ul type="disc"> <li>10+ years of experience in high-speed analog IC layout using Cadence Virtuoso</li> <li>Prior experience with BiCMOS layout is strongly preferred</li> <li>Proven experience handling at least one chip top-level through tapeout</li> <li>Proficiency in layout extraction and parasitic analysis for high-speed circuits</li> <li>Awareness of EMIR and antenna DRC rule-compliant layout practices</li> <li>Experience with Cadence SKILL and TCL scripting is highly recommended</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p>We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.</p></div>